Days of May

Well, Cleveland has been soaked this spring, which has relegated the circus to only part-time outside.  The region has gotten almost triple the annual average of rain (over 6" so far in May!), so we've only been able to minimally catch Sachi and Paipi in action in the great outdoors.  That said, naps are a ritual during the weekend, so Days of May includes plenty o' photos of everyone (including the old man) passed out around the house.  Enjoy!

Sachi's first foray into Cleveland's grasslands weren't met with much excitement.  Things started off well, but tears were quickly in order:

 its all good daddy!

 its not so all good

 better now that I'm not touching grass

And after a tough day...

 first one out

 second one out

 third one out

Given the rain, the two typically hang out on the back deck - Sachi with book in hand and Paipi playing lookout for squirrels and birds (check out his point of view), although he can't get off the deck

I hate swimming:

Another tough day

 tough day for paipi too

sachi is lucky daddy didn't have a marker

Sachi's new favorite toy!  Go Pushcart Go!

April and May Musings

Springtime is here in Cleveland.  The cherry blossoms have sprouted, potholes are in fashion and the Circus is in full swing.  Sachi witnessed her first "adults only" moment, courtesy of the new Royal Couple.  She was up with her mom watching Will and Kate make out on a balcony, while pops and the pup stayed in bed.  The family took a trip out to the local metroparks to enjoy the Japanese cherry blossoms, complete with the obligatory family photo.  Photos of Sachi's porky little fingers and Pops and babe having a big ol' time included!  Given that the sun is barely peaking out, Sachi took some hard-earned cash from her piggy bank and made a spontaneous investment in the straw fedora market.  Check out Sachi's sweet hair with her Anpanman (Japanese superhero whose head is made out of bread...don't ask) bib.  Thank you Auntie Tama-chan and Uncle Rei-kun.  Lastly, the odd couple plays together with Sachi shrieking as Paipi tears teddy to shreds!  Enjoy: